Thursday, June 9, 2011

Island Bike

Yesterday, as the temperature creeped towards the 90's inland, I hopped on the Bay Mist, one of Casco Bay Lines ferries, and took a short cruise to nowhere. On board, it was sunny and warm but not hot. I'd say, close to perfect. Around noon, I got off at Peaks Island and with views of the city and bay traffic in the background, took in lunch on the beach. It was nice sitting on the rocks in the sun, munching on my tuna sandwich. Heading back to the dock later, I caught sight of this island bike leaning against a signpost. Flashback! I got a brand new, JC Higgins, red bike with silver fenders for my tenth birthday. I couldn't believe my eyes, when I saw it in the driveway. All mine? As memory serves me, it had to be one of my all time best possessions ever. And most summer and yes, winter days, we were inseparable. Hey, I didn't have a dog, but I had an envious bike.
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  1. EG CameraGirlJune 9, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Fabulous flashback!

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  2. Sharon CreechJune 9, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Love that bike and its association.

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  3. KateJune 9, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Another great anecdote. I believe that you are our memory maven on CDP!

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  4. brattcatJune 9, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    That must be why your legs are so long...all that cycling must have stretched them.

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  5. Cezar and LéiaJune 9, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Very creative idea! The bike is beautiful!
    A dog and a cat are good as well, they are wonderful friends! :)
    Léia

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  6. Leif HagenJune 9, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    A fun summer adventure! A lovely red bike with a special memory!
    Nice one, Birdman!

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  7. SharonJune 9, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    As I'm reading your words, I have the radio on in the background and they are talking about the heat wave on the east coast! This does sound like a good way to escape it for a period of time.

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  8. LoisJune 9, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    What a fun day! That bike is a beauty.

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  9. RedPatJune 9, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Hope that you still have a magical bike!

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  10. cieldequimperJune 9, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    I'm surprised you don't still have yours...

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  11. Christina KlasJune 9, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    This is a gorgeous bike!! :)

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  12. JackJune 9, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    I love bicycling. Fortunately, bikes today are SO much better than the bikes of my, and your, youth.

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  13. RandyJune 9, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Love this post!

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  14. CloudiaJune 10, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    envious bike, cool!



    Aloha from Waikiki :)

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  15. PerthDailyPhotoJune 10, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    Enjoyed your memories as always Birdman.

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  16. VPJune 10, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    AN unforgettable moment, I imagine!

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  17. ButchJune 10, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    JC Higgins....me too. Mine was green and white. Had the foot brake and a front hand brake with a three speed control on the right handle bar.

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  18. Stefan JanssonJune 11, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    Never had a dog. But I still use my bike on a dally basis.

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  19. LowellJune 11, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    I remember JC Higgins bikes, but don't think I ever had one. The first good one I bought myself and it was a Schwinn...used it to deliver papers and run up and down the hills of west Los Angeles.

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